A Patient Has Prescriptions for Two Inhalers

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers.One inhaler is a bronchodilator,and the other is a corticosteroid.Which instruction should the nurse give the patient regarding these inhalers?

• A)The corticosteroid should be taken first.
• B)The bronchodilator should be taken first.
• C)The two drugs should be taken at least 2 hours apart.
• D)The order of administration does not matter with these two drugs.

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